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North Wales Chronicle
6 days ago
- Business
- North Wales Chronicle
More than £1million spent on repairing roof at Rhyl's SC2
A Freedom of Information (FOI) request made by the Journal to Denbighshire County Council revealed that £1,193,426.70 was spent on the roof repairs at the SC2 water park following storm damage in December 2023. Denbighshire Leisure Ltd, which operates SC2, reopened the water park to customers on July 5 after an 18-month closure. The £1,193,426.70 figure is the minimum amount spent on the repairs. The council have said that the full cost is being claimed through insurance but a "very small part" of the amount is subject to ongoing negotiations. An FOI statement said: "This is the cost figure for roof repairs - £1,193,426.70. However, this is subject to change on the account of outstanding cost information and substantiation which is still ongoing. "Full cost is being claimed through insurance however a very small part of the amount is still subject to ongoing negotiations." RELATED NEWS SC2 water park re-opens: What to expect after its 18-month closure Breakdown of costs for failed Denbighshire Leisure sale As part of the FOI, the Journal also asked whether the construction or timing of the Central Rhyl Coastal Defences Scheme had impacted the timescale for completing repairs at SC2. The response said: "Although the sea defence works added to the complexity of the project due access restrictions, we worked closely with Balfour Beatty to ensure there was minimal impact." The council said it was unable to confirm how much revenue had been lost as a result of the closure, as the information is considered commercially sensitive and exempt under Section 43(2). As part of its reopening, the water park has offered free taster sessions and hosted visits for homeless families. A new play structure has also been installed inside the Rainforest Diner. The outdoor Splash Pad area, designed for toddlers and young children, reopened to the public on July 12. Jamie Groves, Managing Director at DLL, said at the time of the re-opening: 'We have had a really tough 18 months with the waterpark being closed and we cannot thank our local community enough for their support during this difficult time. "Our team at SC2 is really excited to now be fully open for the holidays, we are looking forward to another fabulous summer in Rhyl." Denbighshire Leisure Ltd was approached for comment.
Rhyl Journal
6 days ago
- Business
- Rhyl Journal
More than £1million spent on repairing roof at Rhyl's SC2
A Freedom of Information (FOI) request made by the Journal to Denbighshire County Council revealed that £1,193,426.70 was spent on the roof repairs at the £15 million water park following storm damage in December 2023. Denbighshire Leisure Ltd, which operates SC2, reopened the water park to customers on July 5 after an 18-month closure. The £1,193,426.70 figure is the minimum amount spent on the repairs. RELATED NEWS SC2 water park re-opens: What to expect after its 18-month closure Breakdown of costs for failed Denbighshire Leisure sale An FOI statement said: "This is the cost figure for roof repairs - £1,193,4267.70. However, this is subject to change on the account of outstanding cost information and substantiation which is still ongoing. "Full cost is being claimed through insurance however a very small part of the amount is still subject to ongoing negotiations." As part of the FOI, the Journal also asked whether the construction or timing of the Central Rhyl Coastal Defences Scheme had impacted the timescale for completing repairs at SC2. The response said: "Although the sea defence works added to the complexity of the project due access restrictions, we worked closely with Balfour Beatty to ensure there was minimal impact." The council said it was unable to confirm how much revenue had been lost as a result of the closure, as the information is considered commercially sensitive and exempt under Section 43(2). As part of its reopening, the water park has offered free taster sessions and hosted visits for homeless families. A new play structure has also been installed inside the Rainforest Diner. The outdoor Splash Pad area, designed for toddlers and young children, reopened to the public on July 12. Jamie Groves, Managing Director at DLL, said at the time of the re-opening: 'We have had a really tough 18 months with the waterpark being closed and we cannot thank our local community enough for their support during this difficult time. "Our team at SC2 is really excited to now be fully open for the holidays, we are looking forward to another fabulous summer in Rhyl." Denbighshire Leisure Ltd was approached for comment.
Rhyl Journal
01-08-2025
- Business
- Rhyl Journal
Rhyl Air Show is confirmed as not going ahead in summer 2025
The event, organised by Denbighshire Leisure Ltd (DLL) and typically held during the August bank holiday weekend, has not taken place since 2023. It comes as DLL has announced a host of big events for the summer, including the Summertime Weekender and outdoor cinema experience - but the popular air show will not be among them. Denbighshire County Council, which owns DLL, revealed this news in response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request from the Journal. The Journal asked the council to disclose whether the air show is going ahead this year, and if not, why not. In response, the council said: 'It is not taking place. DLL confirmed to the council that there wouldn't be an air show in 2025 on February 6, 2025, owing to a lack of funds. 'It is a DLL-run event, and we do not manage the event.' The Red Arrows at Rhyl Air Show in August 2023 (Image: Amy Owen) A spokesperson for DLL added: 'DLL provides major events in Rhyl that are funded by Denbighshire County Council and Rhyl Town Council. Since 2020, costs to run and host such major events have risen significantly. 'DLL has in the past, and up until recently; underwritten a large shortfall in the available funding for the air show. 'But like every other business in Rhyl, DLL does not have an endless pot of money to underwrite costs associated with running such events. 'All Rhyl businesses benefit significantly from events such as the air show, but it has historically been DLL that underwrites the costs and the shortfall. 'Added to that, an event on the scale of the air show may not have been feasible this year due to the ongoing coastal defence works, with large sections of the promenade being inaccessible. 'Instead, sensibly and responsibly, DLL has worked with Rhyl Town Council to agree an attractive events programme, which will be delivered over the summer, giving thousands of free tickets away to residents for the Summertime Weekender at Rhyl Events Arena and for a brand new outdoor cinema event which will be taking place in August, alongside the existing and hugely popular family fun days at 1891. 'DLL have also contributed to the RAF Rhyl Town Show with free use of the Rhyl Events Arena, and opened SC2 for free for hundreds of people to enjoy the waterpark and Splash Pad to celebrate the reopening.' DLL's decision to cancel the 2024 Rhyl Air Show was attributed to the Red Arrows, a regular feature at the event, being unavailable. In February 2024, Jamie Groves, DLL's managing director, said: "We have concluded that (without the Red Arrows) it would be impossible for DLL to deliver a show in keeping with the proud tradition of the Rhyl Air Show, which also meets public expectations. 'But we will come back in 2025 stronger.' The Red Arrows featured at the 2022 and 2023 Rhyl Air Shows, but did not attend the 2019 event – the last prior to the COVID-19 pandemic - as it clashed with a tour of North America. As well as the Red Arrows, the 2023 Rhyl Air Show also featured performances from the RAF Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, Strikemaster Pair, Calidus Autogyro, and more. Alternative events in Rhyl organised by DLL this summer include a 'Summertime Weekender' event on August 2-3, and a an 'outdoor cinema experience' on August 22-24. Both of these are free of charge and are being held at Rhyl Events Arena. DLL's SC2 water park on Rhyl's seafront also re-opened in early July, having been shut since late 2023 due to storm damage.
Rhyl Journal
19-07-2025
- Rhyl Journal
Free climbing fun on offer for over-60s at Prestatyn Leisure
Denbighshire Leisure Ltd (DLL) is offering free entry to those aged 60 and up when attending a climbing experience at Prestatyn Leisure with a paying grandchild, or member of their family, who is over four years old. Jamie Groves, managing director at DLL, said: "This initiative is about celebrating the bond between grandparents and grandchildren, while encouraging physical activity for all ages. "It's a fantastic way for families to make memories together during the summer holidays. "We promised a summer to remember, and we are committed to giving all members of our community as many opportunities to make memories as possible!" The promotion runs from July 19 to August 31, every day of the week, from 10.30am until 8.30pm on weekdays and from 10am to 5pm on Saturday and Sunday. The scheme is open to Denbighshire residents only. READ MORE: Sports Direct to close in Rhyl's White Rose Shopping Centre The offer is subsidised by the Welsh Government's 60 Plus Active Leisure Scheme, which aims to encourage older adults to access local leisure opportunities. To book online, use code 60+C&C at Proof of age and postcode will be requested upon arrival.
Rhyl Journal
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Rhyl Journal
SC2 Rhyl outdoor 'Splash Pad' reopens to the public
The outdoor splash area, designed for younger children, toddlers and infants, re-opened to the public on July 12 after 17 months of closure. SC2 water park closed in December 2023 following storm damage to its roof. The main water park area opened to the public on July 5. With no grand re-launch, the reopening was without fanfare - just a quiet return to business. Jamie Groves, Managing Director at Denbighshire Leisure Ltd (DLL), said: 'It has been fantastic to see so many people enjoying the outdoor Splash Pad. "We have had a really tough 18 months with the waterpark being closed and we cannot thank our local community enough for their support during this difficult time. "Our team at SC2 is really excited to now be fully open for the holidays we are looking forward to another fabulous Summer in Rhyl. "As promised, SC2 is back bigger and better than before, so we can't wait to see the Splash Pad full of happy faces and families making memories once more." Hundreds of free tickets for 'taster sessions' were given away to residents by DLL to mark the reopening. The Splash Pad will be open weekends and over the holidays until the end of the summer. Free sessions will be available after 5pm. Sessions can be booked online at
